[@Forsythe] [@Ozzy Cross] [@Kumbaris] Shina was knocked forward by the dragon who landed with a loud THUD on the ground, 'Well, I suppose that's one way to make an entrance!' she thought. As they all came through, she was met with a VERY different looking princess/soldier. She was dressed in what could only be described as a little girls maid dress! Shina felt bad for her, Minnow must have given her that ghastly uniform for the job. [color=green]'Wow, I mean, you look...um...well you look like a very well-dressed maid. [/color] Shina glided over to Minnow and whispered, [color=green] 'Minnow, I don't think that's appropriate for a princess do you? Um also, can we borrow her for a mission pretty please? We're going to go on a quest to find Guan.' [/color] As she looked over to Yoshina, she saw that quite a few of the inn's patrons were also looking...this was no way to treat royalty! [color=green] 'HAVE SOME RESPECT EVERYONE! SHE IS A PRINCESS, SHE DESERVES YOUR RESPECT! [/color] Shina quickly grabbed a coat from the back on a patron's chair and handed it over to the princess, [color=green] 'If you would like to, we would be very happy to have you join our quest. You may want to change into something more suitable though' [/color] The dragon's earlier bellowing had also made everyone turn to look at them, most with a look of fear, some with intrigue... [color=green] 'Um sorry for our disturbance. Our group are looking for anyone who would like to help us search for Guan. Some of you know it is not like him to be away for so long. If you are interested, please come and introduce yourself. But know that this mission may involve defending ourselves and even fighting, so you must be able to hold your own. We will wait for you outside the inn' [/color] Shina turned to leave and a flashback of Guan came to her ... [hider=Bandits] [color=red]'OK Shina, remember what I taught you.'[/color] Guan shifted closer to her behind the group of bushes that had them well hidden. [color=green]'Yes yes i know! Breathe slowly and don't make any noise. Make sure your weapon is out ready, so you are not caught unawares.'[/color] Shina grew impatient, to her this was all too long, she just wanted to get into the fight and end it! [color=red]'Don't let them get a sniff of you. Always downwind.'[/color] [color=green]'YES YES I KNOW!'[/color] Shina angrily whispered. [color=green]'Can I go now?'[/color] [color=red]'Not yet....wait until his comrade leaves for his round....ok...NOW'[/color] Guan stepped back and allowed Shina to move forward throught the bushes. She crept through the mess of thorns and leaves, scratching her face as she went. She blood felt like it was on fire! Her whole body was tingling with anticipation, the thrill of the kill! She stepped out and suddenly.... 'SNAP!' Damn it a small branch she hadn't seen! The bandit turned in time to see Shina's arm raise with her sword. He growled and swung his sword up to meet hers with a clash. [color=green]'Ugh!'[/color] Shina couldn't hold back his sword and moved to her side, allowing it and her sword to hit the ground together. She rolled over but too slowly as the bandit had his sword above him, ready to strike. As he did, Shina closed her eyes, ready to accept her fate, when she heard a WHOOSH of air. Next thing she knows, the bandit is on top of her, with an arrow in the head! [color=green]'I told you to be more quiet!'[/color] Guan sauntered out of the bush, putting his spare arrow back in its quiver on his back and shoved the bandit off Shina with his foot. [color=green]'Ugh, I could have handled it on my own.'[/color] Shina was angry but more embarrassed at having to have help... yet again. She stood up and brushed herself down, blood splattered on her face. [color=red]'Hah well not if there were more than one. Speaking of which...here comes the cavalry...'[/color] Guan and Shina turned to see three more bandits coming. They got their sword and bow ready... [color=red]'OK Shina you take those two and i'll take one...deal?'[/color] Guan smiled at her, his dark green eyes shining with excitement [color=green]'Deal'[/color] Shina smiled back as they ran towards their enemy, as a team...as friends [/hider]